Strengths and weaknesses: existing veterinary legislation
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1 Strengths and weaknesses: existing veterinary legislation Zimbabwe: (Website) Animal Health Act Established: Authority to organize import and export - Authority to appoint officers - Definitions - No export regulations for veterinarians (under Foods Act, which is not under the Animal Health Act), though the authority is given in the Animal Health Act - Specified countries section outdated Export Act on chilled and frozen Fish Established: Produce Export (abattoir, slaughter and meat hygiene) regulation Established: Minister of Health authorizes veterinary authorities to regulate and authorize export Weakness: Malawi: - under the Ministry of Health (Website) Control of Diseases of Animals Act (including legislation for import and export, and quarantine)
2 (Meat and meat products act) (Milk and milk products Act) (Animal Protection Act) Established: 1967 Last amendment: Veterinary authority has the authority to make regulations for import and export - No provision to comply with international standards - No standards for importation (done on ad hoc basis ) - No legislation for entry controls Seychelles: (Website) Animal Disease Act (still active, but being transferred to the Biosecurity Act) Established: Biosecurity Act - (import generally forbidden unless an import permit is granted) - Reference to international standards (OIE) - Designated port of entry - The Chief Veterinary Officer has technical independence - Independent authority which come under the parliament - Import and export is based on risk - Very strong legislation - None (yet) Fisheries Act Separate Authority (set up by EU) marine biologists
3 Established: Swaziland: (Website) Animal Disease Act No. 7: Established: Define who can be director (has to be a vet) - No reference to international standards for import Livestock Identification Act 13: 2001 Veterinary Public Health Act: Established: Regulates import and export in combination with Animal Disease Act - No reference to international standards for import Stock Regulation Act Established: - Deals with importation of stocks - Entails definitions Zambia:
4 (Web?) Animal Health Act Established: Replaced and combined a number of different legislations - Minister and Director decide on import after joint consultation - Director has the authority to sign the import permit - International and local standards are applied, based on risk - Import legislation = export legislation - Not yet finalized - Current conflict: Ministry of Justice considers legislation as partly abundant, veterinary authority does not - Regulations are still missing Animal Identification and Traceability Act Veterinary and Paraveterinary Professionals Act Ministries Act
5 Checklist of components to be include in national legislation pertaining to import and export of animals and animal products # Component Z I M M A L S E Y S W A Z A M 1 Is the Veterinary Authority or any other institution identified as being the competent authority for regulating import and export of animals and animal products? 2 Does the veterinary authority participate in the development of legislation pertaining to import and export of animals and animal products? 3 Are there provisions conferring the authority on the competent authority to make Regulations? 4 Are there provisions for appointmen of suitably qualified authorised officers to regulate import and export certification? - - 4a Is there an obligation for the veterinary authority to provide training in accordance with a defined curriculum as a condition of appointment as authorised officer (import / export)? Are there provisions to ensure compliance with SPS/OIE standards (especially harmonisation, risk analysis and scientific justification, equivalence, regionalisation, notification and transparency)? Are training curriculum/qualifications of inspectors defined? Are ports of entry (including land entry points) defined? 8 Are there provisions to prohibit entry of commodities except through designated ports of entry? - 9 Are commodities, animal products, by-products, controlled articles defined? 10 Are border control procedures clearly defined? 11 Are there provisions to impose sanitary measures before, at and after entry? 12 Are there provisions to prohibit import/export except under the (written) authority (permit / licence / export certification) provided by the veterinary authority? 13 Are there requirements for exported commodities to meet sanitary requirements of the importing country? 14 Are there provisions which provide the competent authority the power to impose administrative sanctions for non-compliance with the Act and / or Regulations? 15 Are there provisions in the law to define a procedure for the resolution of a dispute between the importing country and an exporting country? - - -
6 Intervention Area - Harmonisation Priority Feasibility / Appropriateness Ave Rank 1 Database of licensed traders of commodities Livestock identification and traceability systems Standardized induction training & continuing education of veterinary inspectors Electronic transfer of Permits / Certificates Mechanism to promote transparency and trust ,5 6 Regional database of authorised inspectors & specimen signatures - Identity Card / Certificate of Authority 8 7 7,5 7 Sanitary characterisation of a region Consideration given to: (1) Disease prevalence of specific diseases or vectors (2) The existence of eradication or control programmes 12/13 3/8 9 8 Dispute resolution mechanisms , COMESA experience-sharing forum (CVOs & broader SPS) ,5 Single window border inspection posts Regional inspection body for harmonized legislation
7 TOPIC 1: Database of licensed traders of commodities PURPOSE: Ensure transparency & compliance with standards determined by conditions of licensure MECHANISMS / COMPONENTS FOR HARMONIZATION: Place nationally licensed traders into a regional database Various responsible institutions: Ministry of Commerce / Trade (SPS/ENP) Monthly update through access to web-based database & p/word Disaggregated by commodity & country Ensure compliance through application of sanctions APPROPRIATE LEGAL TOOL: Licensing criteria = legally binding conditions (National Regulations)
8 TOPIC 2: Animal Identification & traceability PURPOSE: National: o Facilitate international trade Genetic improvement o Security (stock theft) Disease surveillance and control systems Regional: o Facilitate regional trade o Promote control of transboundary animal diseases Continental: o Harmonisation of regional approaches / Facilitate intra- and interregional trade MECHANISMS/COMPONENTS FOR HARMONIZATION: Standardised method of identity National database harmonised throughout the COMESA region Potential links with ARIS (partly exist already) Legislative instruments harmonised in accordance with OIE standards APPROPRIATE LEGAL TOOL: National legislation
9 TOPIC 3: Standardized induction training & continuing education (CE) of veterinary inspectors PURPOSE: 1. To achieve more effective border control 2. To facilitate safe trade 3. To harmonize cross border procedures 4. To ensure compliance with international standards MECHANISMS/COMPONENTS FOR HARMONIZATION: Standardized curriculum for induction training of inspectors Regional ToT programme National University lecturers / trainers Cascade of training to inspectors by relevant national institutions Training according to SOPs defined in Job Description APPROPRIATE LEGAL TOOL: Job description determines competence to perform specialized functions
10 Licensing and certification of traders # Stakeholder Tasks / Obligations Impact on admin. implementation # of Staff Benefits Costs (US$) I Public institutions 1 Ministry of Commerce Receive application to trade Process application forms and accopanying dossier Issue licence subject to approval by VA Seek approval from MoA & subject to approval by MoA: issue licence Inform COMESA of changes in registrar of licencees 2 Office of the Attorny General 3 Cabinet / Parliament 4 Ministry of Finance Revise and seek approval of any required legal instruments 5 Ministry of Agriculture / Vet Authority Propose draft legislation to accommodate any changes that are required Drafting procedures Inspect premises define requirements of premises Inspectors / mobility / physical inspection Check technical competence Doument review Consider environmental factors Collaborate with NEPA for EIA issue registration certificate 6 Public Service Commission Recruitment of qualified personnel Process application / shortlist / interview / appoint 7 National Environmental Prot. Agency EIA II Economic operators and representatives 1 Traders Consult with resp. authorities Undergo inspection Prepare for inspection Apply for registration Undergo first inspection Make corrections according to VA requirements III Civil Society 1 Traders' Associations Review proposed requirements of the VA defining registration conditions Lobby on behalf of members to minimise financial impact IV Intergovernmental Organizations 1 COMESA Establish data management system Analyse data Prepare periodic reports Distribute reports to stakeholders
11 Animal Identification & Traceability # Stakeholder Tasks / Obligations Impact on admin. implementation # of Staff Benefits Costs (US$) I Public institutions 1 Cabinet and Parliament Screening and approval of legislation Authority to implement ID & T 2 Attorny General's Office Drafting legislation Quality legislation 3 Ministry of Agriculture 3,1 Policy and Planning Department Policy & strategic planning Approved policy and strategic plan Implementation plan & Budgeting Action plan & budget allocation 3,2 Animal Health / Epidemiology Issueing of movement permits Reliable recorded animal movements Establish and maintain data management Identification of animals Registration of premises Disease traceability / outbreak investigation Reliable records of all animal movements Traceability established Accurate registrar of identified animal according to locational premises Development of SOPs Standardized procedures Training of Officers Competency to perform all relevant functions 3,3 Animal Production (Breeding) & Implementation plan & Budgeting Justification for budget allocation marketing Database design Studbooks 3,5 Communication Stakeholder engagement & public awareness Compliance 4 Ministry of Finance 4,1 Procurement Procurement of ID devices / applicators Value for money / availability of equipment Procurement of services Service contracts 4,2 Budget Provide funding 5 Ministry of Internal Security/ Home Affairs/ Movement control and anti-stock theft Security for farmers Interior activities 6 Local Government Community awareness and mobilisation Compliance 7 Ministry of Communication & Technology Define standards Quality assurance 7,1 Infrastructure / hardware 7,2 Software Security Data protection Softarwe design and standards Quality assurance 8 Central Statistics Office Compile, analyse and report data Feed back assured 9 Standards Authority Standards for the ID devices and applicators Quality assurance II Economic operators and representatives 1 Suppliers of ID devices & applicators Respond to supply contracts / Tender Authorised ID equipment available 2 Hard- & software developpers Respond to supply and service contracts / Supplies and services available Tender 3 Trading partners Conduct audits / monitoring system Project Management Cycle 4 Processors and arbattoirs Establish and maintain record system Traceability established Return eartags Traceability established, evidence 5 Auctioneers Establish and maintain record system Traceability along value chain 6 ISP Provide IT access Efficiency of Communication III Civil Society IV Intergovernmetal Organisations
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